“Even though Jon Barela was at the first meeting of the newly formed Sandia Tea Party as the secretary-designate of the state’s Economic Development Department, he sure sounded like a candidate.

“… After his speech, Barela demurred when asked if he was considering another run for Congress. Barela was defeated by Rep. Martin Heinrich in 2010 for the right to represent New Mexico’s First Congressional District.

Are you kidding me Janice Arnold Jones? I almost feel sorry for her. I wish she would do something else because I know she is a nice woman and seems smart. A little more pride and a little less delusion. But I guess this is like many politicians.

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